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I'ved had similar experiences. When there is nothing that has to be done to the aircraft my annuals have cost only $2000 (US) or less. I located some excellent mechanics about a 45 min. drive away and always used them except when it came to overhauls (then I've used Sammy's shop in Carrollton, GA).
These (local) mechanics were so good that I always bought some sort of gift certificate for every person who worked there (5 people including the office staff) each year for Christmas. It cost me an extra $100-130 but that's peanuts and they never answered the phone with other than a friendly attitude. They were good, with integrity, and I never expected or wanted them to sign off anything less than up to snuff, but they were always considerate and would often do extra little things without charging. They'd say "We'll catch up to you next time" but I'd seldom see anything different on the next trip anyway.
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